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  • Started 1 year ago by blueboy
  • Latest reply from Truddles
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    blueboy
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    i just wondered how many here are alone at christmas?
    this will be my second christmas alone, though not consecutive..
    i dont look forward to it.. decided just make a dinner and light couple candles on that day, no tree or lights..etc.. its not a good time anymore for me
    i just wish it was over.

    Wed Dec 1 2010 2:08:28 #
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    Nimrod
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    Christmas can be a terrible time for those who are alone. Can I suggest that as many of us who can login to the forum as often as we can over Christmas so that at least there are some forum friends to chat/pm with.

    Caps

    Wed Dec 1 2010 10:08:07 #
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    I will be with you in spirit and on the phone for as long as I am able. I wish I could be with you in person. Love, Tricia x

    Wed Dec 1 2010 15:02:31 #
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    swan
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    I have always find christmas difficult but now try to treat it as any other day
    Take care

    Wed Dec 1 2010 15:28:01 #
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    Ah, I love Christmas! That probs doesn't help though... I guess if I were alone on Christmas I wouldn't like it, but I have my little angel puppy and this year is the little un's first Christmas so I'm looking forward to seeing their happy and excited puppy faces.

    Wed Dec 1 2010 19:35:47 #
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    I don't think dogs really have any concept of Xmas, but I'm sure they can sense people's excitement.

    Wed Dec 1 2010 19:54:47 #
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    Na, they do. All puppies and dogs know Christmas. My eldest gets so excited this time of year because she knows what's going on. The new one's in for a big surprise though!! I can't wait to see what she's like when we get a tree! I gave them their special doggie advent calenders today and they both very much liked that!

    Wed Dec 1 2010 20:44:25 #
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    Like I said, they can sense your excitement, that's why they get excited. Like kids. Unless they're super!dogs, I doubt they know what Christmas actually is.

    Wed Dec 1 2010 20:47:08 #
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    If you mean in the way of religion and stuff, NOBODY knows that anymore. Christmas isn't about Jesus anymore, it's about presents and the media and getting money out of people and eating loads of junk food.
    As I see it though, Christmas is about being with the people you love and the people I love are my puppies. Oh, that and cool films and Christmas specials and a whole load of SPARKLY THINGS!!!!

    Wed Dec 1 2010 23:52:59 #
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    Some people do still celebrate it as Christian festival, it has religious meaning for many people, I think. Not for me, but for people I know.

    Thu Dec 2 2010 0:00:33 #
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    Not in the media. But the media's a bit messed up...

    Thu Dec 2 2010 0:13:55 #
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    Well the media is secular, and this is a secular state, so that's why. But there is Christian media too.

    Thu Dec 2 2010 0:34:33 #
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    With all due respect, I hate Christian media. I hate the way some people get so obsessed with God that they have to rave on about their opinions on it and shove it down your throught, ect, ect. I think God is something you can believe in or not believe in but you should never be picked on because of your own religious beliefs. I don't know if I believe in God or not... When I first started doubting there being a God I started to get OCD thoughts about it and my OCD told me it was bad, but now I realise that lots of people don't believe in God. Then I felt more ablee to talk about it and now I think that there is possibly a God but not a male one as otherwise the universe wouldn't have lasted five minutes nevermind all these millions of years.

    Thu Dec 2 2010 22:18:09 #
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    N.O.C.D.
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    Hi Blueboy !
    Why not consider doing some voluntary work for a charity, during the festive season. It will help with the feelings of loneliness that you are experiencing, by enabling you to meet people and make new friends.

    Fri Dec 3 2010 13:27:42 #
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    Nimrod
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    At OCD Action we are very aware of the difficulties that Christmas can bring, especially the lonliness. We will do what we can to help at this time and we are currently making arrangements to have some service and facilities available over the Christmas and new year period. However, we have very limited resources and welcome any offers of help. We are hoping to run the helpline for some time during the "shut down" period and perhaps a similar facility where people can simply talk to someone - but no promises, at this stage this is just what we are trying to do. There is one thing that forum members can do and that is to go online frequently over that period. The forum and PM facility will be running.

    Caps

    Fri Dec 3 2010 20:45:03 #
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    blueboy
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    i havent got the confidence for that @no.6

    Sat Dec 4 2010 18:49:18 #
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    Jerama
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    Hi Blueboy,

    Maybe you could contact OCD Action and see if you can be available just to chat to someone who wants a chat with someone who understands over the "festive" season.

    Jerama

    Sat Dec 4 2010 20:35:47 #
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    Ella
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    hiya im not alone on xmas but just wanted 2 sat i will probably be on the forum if anyone wants to chat

    ella

    Mon Dec 6 2010 22:11:27 #
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    Truddles
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    Hi Blueboy,

    You might not have the confidence to do as number 6 suggested but you could do your bit by going on the forum over the festive period. I'm sure that it would be appreciated as there are so many that will be alone at Christmas.

    There is one thing that forum members can do and that is to go online frequently over that period. The forum and PM facility will be running.

    Trudy

    Tue Dec 7 2010 13:09:58 #
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    sweeteater
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    Hi Blueboy
    I'm going to try and log on Christmas Day so will be able to say hi

    Tue Dec 7 2010 18:57:16 #
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    Truddles
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    I will be logging in every day over the festive period and if anyone needs to chat they can PM me and I will reply.

    Please don't feel isolated over the festive period.

    Sat Dec 11 2010 14:19:30 #

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